Because of Title IX: Vicky Chun

Vice President and Director of Athletics, Colgate University

Finish this sentence: “Because of Title IX..."

I had the chance to play on a varsity sport in college and pursue a career in college athletics.

How have the athletic and academic opportunities afforded to you because of Title IX impacted your life? Can you imagine your life without them?

Personally and professionally, my life has revolved around sports ... I can't imagine my life or career without the opportunities provided by Title IX.

Tell us about a woman who championed you in pursuing your goals. How did her influence inspire or affect you and your career?

I'm sure my mom wished I had pursued ballet or piano, however, my love was playing volleyball. So she worked overtime to pay for all my club volleyball expenses and fees. She has always been supportive of me when I played in college, coached in college and now overseeing college athletics at the university level. I will always be grateful that she encouraged me to pursue my dreams even though her friends would say I was a "tomboy."

How are you continuing to champion the next generation of women and girls in sports, and raise awareness on the importance Title IX?

Through mentorship and involvement with Women Leaders in College Sports!

If you could send an empowering tweet to every woman and girl across the country, what would you send?

#WIN

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